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FRUEN William Charles Sergt 62920
Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/22008
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This record is about the FRUEN William Charles Sergt 62920 dating from 2000-2024.
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SKR/DAT/IP/22008
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Title (The name of the record)
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FRUEN William Charles Sergt 62920
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Date (When the record was created)
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2000-2024
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Description (What the record is about)
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The user is advised to read the FINDING AIDS document linked to this catalogue for an explanation of the method by which this record has been created and any terms used.
Surname: FRUEN;
Forename(s): William Charles;
Initials: WC;
Number: 62920;
Rank: Sergt;
Resided in: Mill Hill;
MGC Branch: Infantry;
MGC Unit: 55 Bn;
Discharge Date: 08-Mar-1919;
Awarded: DCM;
Gallantry Notes: DCM: 62920 Sjt. W.C. Fruen, 55th Bn., M.G. Corps ((E), Mill Hill) (LG 3 Sept. 1919).
For gallantry and good work. He has never missed a tour of duty for over a year, and his coolness in action and continuous devotion to duty has always had a considerable effect on his section. On three occasions he has taken command of a section in the line when his officer had become non-effective in active operations, and in every way has proved himself an excellent commander and gallant soldier. Recommended 1/10/1918 by Lt Col HW Bolton, Cdg 55 Bn MGC, countersigned Maj Gen Jeudwine, Cdg 55 Div.;Other Notes: DCM: LG 3/9/1919 (Recommended 1/10/1918 - 55 Div Records - Liverpool Public Library);
END OF RECORD.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
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Language (The language of the record)
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English
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Creator(s) (The creator of the record)
- Graham Sacker
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Physical description (The amount and form of the record)
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1 digital record
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Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
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Users to read Finding Aids page. Further information may contain GDPR-protected information and not be released. Appointment required for access or paid research.
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- Finding Aids page on VMGCRA Website: https://vickersmg.blog/about/research/mgcdatabase/. Additional material may be available for VMGCRA Patreon subscribers at: https://www.patreon.com/vickersmg/posts?filters%5Btag%5D=skr22008 . Ensure you are logged in to check. Subscribe from £3 per month.
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/55dacdc3-d6f0-4137-b11e-ce79497e0cb5/
Series information
SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
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Catalogue hierarchy
This record is held at Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Within the fonds: SKR.2025.11
Machine Gun Corps Database Collection
Within the series: SKR/DAT/IP
Machine Gun Corps Database
Within the file: SKR/DAT/IP
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FRUEN William Charles Sergt 62920